Head, Human Resources at Genesis Deluxe Cinemas (GDC)

Job Brief

• Your responsibilities centers on leading the HR Department processes and driving people management strategies. This includes coaching, mentoring, and supporting staff members to identify their individual strengths and development needs, while championing an open, embracing culture of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) throughout the organization. You will also ensure that the human resources programs and initiatives are implemented effectively and efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Develop corporate plans for a variety of HR matters and manage the execution of the HR Strategy and core areas of the HR department including Recruitment, Employee Relations, Workforce Administration, Employee Engagement, Payroll, Reward and Recognition, as well as maintaining and improving HR systems and management of the HR budget.
• Provide professional leadership, support, and development to HR staff, in order to increase knowledge, share best practices, and ensure that relevant professional standards are met.
• Monitor adherence to internal policies and legal standards.
• Deal with grievances and violations invoking disciplinary action when required.
• Anticipate and resolve litigation risks.
• Report to senior management by analyzing data and using HR metrics.
• Provide reports on all areas of HR, Payroll, and Learning and Development, including the application of Employment Law, HR policy, best practices, and workforce development.
• Advise and strategies on the development of effective employment policies across the company.
• Ensure that the company complies with current regulations, accepted professional standards, policies and procedures, and legislation (including legislation on data protection, the Equality Act, and health and safety).
• Drive the continuous improvement agenda with a focus on engagement & welfare activities, maximizing productivity, devolving HR responsibilities to line managers, and building leadership capability.
• Take a lead role in transforming and strengthening the organizational culture, ensuring that the company values and approach are displayed.
• Execute a diversity, equality, and inclusion plan that aligns with company values, business strategy, and commitments.
• Regularly coach, mentor, and support senior and high-potential colleagues to identify individual strengths and development needs, develop and maintain effective relationships and encourage retention.
• Ensure managers are sufficiently skilled and enabled to access appropriate guidance and information to manage workforce issues.

Qualifications, Licenses and Certifications
The essential qualifications required to become Head of HR include:

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources Management, Psychology, or a Business-related subject.
• Certification from the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPM) is compulsory.
• A minimum of 7 years’ experience in a HR management role.
• Fluent level of both spoken and written English.

Functional Requirements / Skills:

• Good knowledge of employment regulations.
• Excellent knowledge of HR practices.
• Vast working knowledge of all HR departmental areas, including reward and recognition, welfare, learning and development, as well as HR systems and budgets.
• Proven leadership experience in managing departments and teams.
• Exceptional leadership qualities.
• The ability to develop and nurture relationships across departments.
• The confidence to provide sound professional advice.
• The ability to lead the development of effective employment policies.
• Excellent knowledge and understanding of regulations, accepted professional standards, policies, procedures and legislation (including legislation on data protection, the Equality Act and health and safety).
• The ability to analyze and review HR data to identify trends.
• Experience in determining, measuring and analyzing relevant KPIs for incentive schemes

Desired Personal Attributes:

• The ability to create people strategy.
• Commercial acumen and experience of using metrics for driving performance.
• A pro-active attitude and a passion for leading with integrity.
• Superior interpersonal skills and a positive, approachable manner.
• A proactive and agile work ethic.
• A curious mindset, to think innovatively and rationally about concerns and come up with creative solutions
• Experience of managing a skilled team and make quick but rational decisions.
• In depth knowledge of Employment Law.
• Thorough and methodical attention to detail.
• Good time management skills and the ability to prioritise, problem-solve and use your initiative.
• First-rate communication and presentation skills.
• Commitment to be an inspiring role model who encourages collaboration.
• Commitment to continual personal development.
• The ability to accept and provide feedback, be challenged on your advice, and work well under pressure.
• Proficient I.T. skills.